Yemen 🇾🇪
Yemen 🇾🇪: capital Sana'a, population 33 million, located in Asia. Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Sana'a
- Population: 33 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Yemen
- Area: 527,968 km² (203,850 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Yemeni
- Internet domain: .ye
Fun Facts About Yemen
- Home to Socotra Island, often called the most alien-looking place on Earth.
- Has some of the oldest skyscrapers in the world, built from mud brick.
- Was an ancient center of the coffee trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yemen known for?
Yemen is known for several things — Home to Socotra Island, often called the most alien-looking place on Earth; Has some of the oldest skyscrapers in the world, built from mud brick; Was an ancient center of the coffee trade.
How big is Yemen?
Yemen covers about 527,968 square kilometers (203,850 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Yemen landlocked?
No. Yemen has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Yemen called?
People from Yemen are called Yemeni.
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sana'a.
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